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Jessica AlbaJessica Alba wants you to know she's not a "mini-skirt-and-cleavage-girl" -- she only plays one on the big screen.

The stunning actress tells the November issue of Elle magazine "I never dress for men -- I dress more for women," coyly adding, "I'm guilty of wearing too many sweat suits. I have such long hours that I want to be in my pajamas."

Alba, who's made a career out of baring her curvy physique in sexy roles like "Sin City" and "Into the Blue," tells the magazine even she has image issues, stemming from a four-year stint as a born-again Christian. "Older men would hit on me and my youth pastor said it was because I was wearing provocative clothing, when I wasn't," says Alba. "It just made me feel like if I was in any way desirable to the opposite sex that it was my fault, and it made me ashamed of my body and being a woman."

She also opens up about her battle with Playboy, who used her image without permission and her refusal to ever appear nude on film.

Sorry guys.



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46. Jessica has the right to not do nude scenes in movies. Some stars use body doubles. Even if some people think she is too thin. She is very beutiful! It will be a very lucky man, very lucky man that marries Ms Alba. Carl

Posted at 11:49PM on Oct 13th 2006 by carl meurer

47. You gotta love a chick with a little class. She can look nice, know it, and not be a total slut about it in public. Nice to see.

Posted at 12:08AM on Oct 14th 2006 by SlyGuy

48. On behalf of Christians who actually want to follow Jesus...

Jessica, I'm really sorry that your 4 year stint in the church was a guilt trip.

Jesus came to take away our shame, not give us issues.

He loves you. So do we.

Posted at 12:13AM on Oct 14th 2006 by Jason Elam

49. First off: there's a lot of hating on this thread. And most if it is ignorant and or makes no sense. That goes one hundred times for you, Kate Hansen.
I personally think Jessica Alba is a little overrated. That said: I think she has a great natural beauty and she is a picture of health. She isn't anorexic-- not even close. She has a light, natural build. If she was anorexic, her face would look ashen and not nearly as healthy. She has a nice, slim figure.
AS gorgoues as she is, I love the fact that she won't pose nude. Good for her! It shows strength of character. I respect that, and to be honest, it makes her even more alluring. As for her sleeping around with directors, unless I hear it from a reliable source, I'm not buying it.
Finally, you can't compare Jessica to Paris. The fact that most people think Paris is trashy is just a reaction to how Paris carries herself. She is always seen partying, getting drunk, throwing herself around men, and getting into fights with other girls. Compared to that, Jessica is almost saintly.
Finally someone said something about Latin women. Some of the classiest and best looking women in Hollywood (or anywhere else) are Latinas. Calling them all whores just exposes yourself to being the empty, spiteful non-entity you are. You may just be jealous cuz your man left you for a Jessica Alba look-alike. BUt don't air you stupid hate-filled spiel on here. Because nobody is interested in what you have to say.

Posted at 12:25AM on Oct 14th 2006 by Imajicka1

50. Jessica is a very beautiful, talented and intelligent young lady..I wouldnt mind having her for a role model for my daughter...Bigots are the cause of alot of the worlds problems today...

Posted at 12:26AM on Oct 14th 2006 by Donna Loudy

51. Kate, you said you would die? When can we look forward to that happening?

Posted at 1:26AM on Oct 14th 2006 by Isabella

52. I also agree with two and three shes beautiful,but she's also smart.She know how to keep herself looking nice,not trashy.

Posted at 3:21AM on Oct 14th 2006 by Clint Hamilton

53. why cant we idolize someone over a size 6 i like paris and jess but i want someone that has a little meat to be the next celibutant

Posted at 3:28AM on Oct 14th 2006 by tracy

54. Why am I always surprised by how sharp or cutting the remarks can be? Boy, I hope the celebrities themselves never read these! Also, why all of the comparisons? It's alright if you find someone else more attractive or if you think Jessica is the most attractive.

In my personal opinion, I think there may have been some misrepresentation on the part of Plalyboy magazine - and they stand corrected (did you see it?). Jessica's right. And it's good & honorable that Hef made ammends. I thought the same thing when I saw the magazine.

Also, I have to hand it to her about her policy concerning her nudity in cinema. I certainly hope she sticks with the no nudity policy throughout her entire career. She's got tons of respect that goes unsaid about that. If she only knew. Just hang in there and hold out for the roles that don't require nudity, Jessica.

In an interview some years ago, the actress Audrey Landers, when asked do you think actresses gain respect or lose respect when they do nudity, she replied: "I think they lose respect." This probably, is for the most part, true. Men may even like the stripper personally, but she's seldom the one they take home to Mother. Many, many actresses & actors are around for only 3 or 4 years and then they're out because that 'something' element to keep them around is not there.

Also, Jessica is an immensly beautiful young gal but it's alright if she's not your type,. Why all of the knives?

Stick to your guns, Jessica. When you're right, you're right.

Posted at 4:16AM on Oct 14th 2006 by Michael Matheny

55. I agree with #7

Posted at 5:09AM on Oct 14th 2006 by Rawbin13

56. Jessica Alba is one of the most beautiful and (so far) classiest women in the movies today.

Posted at 11:30AM on Oct 14th 2006 by The Truth

57. People like Kate Hanson is what is wrong with the world and why we have so much violence in the Middle East and other parts of the world. I would be proud of my son to date a woman like Jessica Alba (one classy Latina)

Posted at 6:58PM on Oct 15th 2006 by Joe

58. I love the fact that she doesnt have to resort to getting naked to get work in the business.

Steph,

Posted at 12:15PM on Nov 9th 2006 by Steph

59. Jessica's the kind of girl you want to marry. Paris is the girl everybody screws the first time.

Posted at 3:10PM on Nov 17th 2006 by JD

60. Jessica Alba curvy? Get real people? How about Beyonce or Jho AKA Jennifer Lopez? Jessica Alba is nothing but skin and bones. Is Jessica black, biracial or Latina? I thought she was black. She was in the movie “Honey”. Is she confused like Mariah Carey? I don't know what race she is. I ask because it seem like she is playing more roles as a white woman. They asked a lot of white people their opinion on this one. They probably enhanced Jessica's photo too. Maybe put her head on someone else's body. It doesn't look real. Why is it that every time a person of color gets a little bit of fame their leading man in a movie has to be white? It happen to Halle Berry, Jho and now Jessica Alba. I am sure there is more but I just name a few.

Posted at 9:37AM on Dec 1st 2006 by Mahogany

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